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Programs & Courses Available
Our ECE Programs are Title 22 compliant and go towards meeting the educational requirements of the State of California's Community Care Licensing division of the Department of Social Services.
ECE/CDA-100
Child Growth and Development
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 45
Total Learning Hours: 135
*For students pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™, this course can be applied toward the formal education requirement.
This program introduces foundational theories and research on child development from birth through age eight. Students examine cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth while exploring how cultural, familial, and environmental factors influence development. Emphasis is placed on observing children in real early childhood settings, analyzing developmental milestones, and connecting field experiences to theoretical perspectives. Through faculty-guided instruction, applied assignments, and reflective practice, students build a comprehensive understanding of whole-child development.
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ECE/CDA-310
S.T.E.A.M for Preschool (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math)
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 45
Total Learning Hours: 135
*For students pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™, this course can be applied toward the formal education requirement.
This program provides early childhood educators with a comprehensive, hands-on approach to integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) into early learning environments. Through guided explorations, educators will learn to design and facilitate engaging, inquiry-based activities that align with child development principles and support diverse learning styles. The course emphasizes experiential learning strategies that foster curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in young children. Participants will examine real-world connections to STEAM concepts, learn techniques for incorporating cross-disciplinary thinking, and explore approaches that promote equity, accessibility, and inclusiveness in the classroom. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped to implement developmentally appropriate STEAM experiences that encourage critical thinking and innovation, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
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ECE/CDA-510
Adult Supervision and Leadership
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 45
Total Learning Hours: 135
*For students pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™, this course can be applied toward the formal education requirement.
This program is designed to prepare aspiring and current early childhood educator leaders with the skills and knowledge to effectively implement the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL). Through a problem-based learning approach, students will explore real-world challenges in educational settings and develop strategies that foster an inclusive, equitable, and student-centered learning environment. The course emphasizes practical applications of leadership theories, ethical decision-making, collaborative practices, and strategic planning to improve school culture, teaching, and learning outcomes.
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ECE/CDA-200
Child, Family, & Community
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 45
Total Learning Hours: 135
*For students pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™, this course can be applied toward the formal education requirement.
This program examines the vital role of families, communities, and cultural contexts in early childhood development. Students explore how family structures, parenting styles, social environments, and community resources influence children’s growth, learning, and well-being. Emphasis is placed on building inclusive, respectful partnerships between families and educators that support positive developmental outcomes. The course equips students with practical strategies for engaging families, promoting cultural competence, and implementing family-centered practices in accordance with ethical and professional standards in early care and education.
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ECE/CDA-400
Infant Toddler Development & Care
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 45
Total Learning Hours: 135
*For students pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™, this course can be applied toward the formal education requirement.
This program provides an in-depth exploration of early development from birth through age three, emphasizing the importance of responsive caregiving and relationship-based practices. Students examine the physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language milestones that occur during infancy and toddlerhood, with attention to the influences of family, culture, and environment. Topics include creating safe and nurturing learning spaces, understanding attachment and temperament, supporting emerging communication and self-help skills, and implementing caregiving routines that promote trust, autonomy, and exploration. Through observation, reflection, and applied assignments, students learn to design developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and culturally responsive care plans that meet the diverse needs of infants and toddlers in group and home-based settings.
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ECE/CDA-600
Preventive Health, Safety & Nutrition with Pediatric First-Aid & CPR
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 45
Total Learning Hours: 135
*For students pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™, this course can be applied toward the formal education requirement.
This program introduces essential knowledge and practical skills related to child health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. Students will learn how to create environments that support young children's physical well-being by focusing on illness prevention, injury reduction, emergency preparedness, and environmental safety. Topics include pediatric first aid and CPR, nutritional guidelines, safe food practices, and strategies to prevent lead exposure. The course also reviews regulatory standards such as Title 22 and prepares students to develop emergency and disaster response plans. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on training, students will be equipped to promote and maintain health and safety in early learning environments.
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ECE/CDA-300
Curriculum Theories, Methods, & Materials
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 45
Total Learning Hours: 135
*For students pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™, this course can be applied toward the formal education requirement.
In this program, students explore developing an integrated approach to curriculum and instruction in the early years. Students will address all aspects of classroom life, including the roles of children and adults; the physical and social environments; and learning and assessing within multiple domains for children. Students will learn about practical, research-based guidelines for translating theory into best practice that accommodates age-appropriateness, individual differences, and social and cultural diversity. Students learn how to conceptualize, plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum through detailed application opportunities.
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ECE/CDA-500
Program Administration & Management
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Instructional Hours: 45
Total Learning Hours: 135
*For students pursuing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™, this course can be applied toward the formal education requirement.
This program provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices involved in planning, administering, and evaluating early childhood education programs. Students will examine key areas of program leadership, including curriculum planning, staff recruitment and development, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. Emphasis is placed on the role of administrators as instructional leaders, mentors, and managers who support inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning environments. Students will explore strategies for managing a variety of program types, such as private centers, family child care homes, faith-based programs, and federally funded operations, and will review tools like the Program Administration Scale (PAS) to support program evaluation and continuous improvement.
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Core Residency Courses
Our core residency courses are designed to provide our students a pathway to a full Associates Degree program here at Theoria Technical College. The core residency courses are a 5 week accelerated asynchronous courses. To view when our core residency courses will start, please click this calendar.
EEAS-101
Child Growth and Development: Childhood and Adolescence
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course provides a comprehensive overview of human development from infancy through adolescence, with an emphasis on the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains. Students will examine major developmental theories and current research while exploring the complex interaction between biological and environmental factors that influence growth. The course emphasizes practical strategies for identifying and supporting developmental milestones in diverse educational and caregiving environments. Designed for individuals pursuing careers in early childhood education, child care, or related fields, this course equips students with the foundational knowledge and applied skills necessary to foster healthy development across all stages of childhood.
Cost:
$325
EEAS-104
Infant and Toddler Development: Conception to Age Three
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course provides an in-depth exploration of infant and toddler development from conception through age three, with a focus on understanding the unique needs, abilities, and experiences of young children. Students will examine the interplay between physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth, and the role of caregivers in supporting secure relationships, healthy development, and responsive learning environments. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices that promote optimal development and the ability to interpret developmental cues, support emerging competencies, and respond to the diverse needs of young children and their families. Through reflection, observation, and application, students will build the knowledge and skills necessary to create nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate care and learning environments.
Cost:
$325
EEAS-102
Child, Family, Community, and School Socialization
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course explores the complexities of human development through the lens of bioecological theory, the dynamics of family structures, and the impact of self-esteem and academic engagement on performance. It delves into how various environmental systems from immediate family to broader societal contexts shape an individual's development and examine the effects of family transitions such as divorce on child development. Additionally, the course addresses the influence of self-esteem on students' academic engagement, offering a holistic view of how personal and environmental factors interplay to impact educational outcomes. Through lectures, discussions, and assignments, students will engage with these concepts deeply, applying them to real-world scenarios and their personal experiences to enhance their understanding and professional skills in managing child development and educational settings.
Cost:
$325
EEAS-105
Early Childhood Program Administration
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices involved in managing child development centers. Students will examine leadership strategies, organizational structures, program planning, fiscal management, legal and ethical responsibilities, staffing, and family engagement. Emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and skills needed to create high-quality, developmentally appropriate environments that foster the growth and learning of young children. Through case studies, real-world applications, and reflective practice, students will build competencies in leading early childhood programs that support both staff and families while aligning with state and national standards.
Cost:
$325
EEAS-103
Early Childhood Curriculum: Theories, Methods, and Practices
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course provides a comprehensive examination of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education, with an emphasis on research-based strategies that promote positive outcomes for young children. Students will explore core concepts related to child development, intentional teaching, inclusive learning environments, and family partnerships. Emphasis is placed on ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, and continuous reflection to support diverse learners from birth through age eight. Through real-world applications and case studies, students will critically analyze effective practices and gain the skills necessary to provide optimal learning experiences in early learning settings.
Cost:
$325
EEAS-106
Health, Safety & Nutrition for the Young Child
Semester
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements in promoting health, safety, and nutritional well-being in early childhood education settings. It emphasizes the integration of children with long-term health conditions into mainstream classrooms, the importance of high-quality early childhood education, and the critical aspects of infant nutrition. Through assignments and discussions, students will learn to develop and implement health promotion plans, manage chronic health conditions, create safe and conducive learning environments, and plan nutritionally balanced meal programs. The course aims to equip future educators and childcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to support optimal child development and health within diverse educational settings.
Cost:
$325
Early Childhood Elective Courses
Our early childhood elective courses are Title 22 compliant and go towards meeting the educational requirements of the State of California's Community Care Licensing division of the Department of Social Services. In addition to meeting the state's requirements, Theoria Technical College elective course ECE/CDA-310 S.T.E.M. and ECE/CDA-510 Adult Supervision can be applied to meeting the Child Development Associates (CDA) National Credentialing Program.
EEAS-110
Cognitive Development
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course explores how children think, reason, and learn from infancy through adolescence. Students will examine the processes by which children acquire knowledge, develop problem-solving skills, and adapt to their environments. Major theories of cognitive development, including constructivist, sociocultural, and information-processing perspectives, are analyzed to understand how children’s thinking evolves across developmental stages. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between biological maturation, social context, and learning experiences. Through analysis of research, observation, and practical application, students will learn to connect developmental theory to real-world educational and caregiving practices that support children’s intellectual growth and curiosity.
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EEAS-320
Creating Environments for Learning
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course provides practical guidance for designing play-based learning environments that align with national and state standards while supporting effective teaching and child development. Through real-world examples, videos, and current research, students explore early childhood theories, curriculum standards, and culturally responsive practices. Emphasis is placed on integrating children’s developmental needs, interests, and diverse backgrounds into curriculum planning. The course also addresses working in K–3 settings, diversity, and 21st-century learning strategies, equipping future and current educators to create meaningful learning experiences in family childcare, centers, preschools, and elementary classrooms.
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EEAS-610
Promoting Wellness: Emotional Wellness & Trauma in Early Childhood Education
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course introduces students to trauma-informed practices within early childhood education, with a focus on providing safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments for young children and their families. Students will examine the impact of trauma on child development, explore evidence-based strategies for building resilience, and develop professional practices that promote healing-centered engagement. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive approaches, collaboration with families and community partners, and reflective practice to strengthen educators’ capacity to support all learners.
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EEAS-120
Effective Strategies for Challenging Behaviors
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course examines the nature, causes, prevention, and intervention strategies for challenging behavior in young children across early childhood settings. Students will explore developmental, neurological, environmental, and socio-cultural factors that contribute to behavior difficulties. Emphasis is placed on prevention through supportive teacher, child relationships, positive classroom environments, and curriculum adaptations that foster social and emotional growth. Learners will develop skills in conducting functional assessments, designing positive behavior support plans, and collaborating with families and professionals to implement evidence-based, ethical, and culturally responsive practices.
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EEAS-330
Movement & Music
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course explores the developmental importance of movement and music in early childhood education, emphasizing the integration of physical activity, rhythm, and creative expression to support children’s cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional growth. Students will examine theories of motor development, design movement and music experiences aligned with developmental stages, and learn strategies for fostering creativity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness through movement and sound. Practical applications and reflective exercises will help future educators plan developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and engaging movement and music experiences for young children.
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EEAS-210
Early Childhood Special Education
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course introduces students to the foundations and practices of inclusive education for children with exceptional needs from birth through age 8. Students will explore developmental and learning differences, disability categories under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), culturally responsive teaching, and strategies for supporting diverse learners in inclusive settings. Emphasis is placed on early identification, collaboration with families and professionals, and implementing individualized supports to promote access, equity, and engagement. Through real-world applications, students will develop a framework for creating nurturing, inclusive environments that support the success of all children.
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EEAS-410
S.T.E.A.M. for Infants & Toddlers
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Total Learning Hours: 135
This course introduces developmentally appropriate approaches to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) for children from birth to 36 months. Grounded in play-based learning and responsive caregiving, the course emphasizes how everyday routines, materials, and environments can nurture early curiosity, problem-solving, sensory exploration, and emerging language. Students learn to design safe, culturally and linguistically responsive experiences; observe and document children’s learning; and partner with families to extend STEAM thinking at home. Topics include setting up STEAM-rich environments, scaffolding exploration through attuned interactions, integrating the arts to further understanding, and assessing learning through authentic documentation. By the end of the course, students will be able to plan, implement, and evaluate infant–toddler STEAM experiences that align with developmentally appropriate practice and support the whole child.
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General Education Courses
Our GE courses are designed to provide our students to a full Associates Degree program here at Theoria Technical College. The GE course are 5 week accelerated asynchronous courses. To view when our GE course will start, please click this calendar.
BIO-101
BIO-101 — Human Biology
Units: 3
Hours: 45 direct + 90 independent = 135 total Term: 5 weeks (accelerated)
Modality: Pure Asynchronous Distance Education (Online)
Max ratio: 1:20 on-campus · 1:40 distance education
BIO-101 Human Biology is a one-semester survey of the structure, function, and integrated systems of the human body, with emphasis on cellular biology, body systems essential to human health, genetics and inheritance, human development across the lifespan, and the relationship between human biology and the environment. Students develop scientific literacy through application of the scientific method to contemporary issues such as immunization, nutrition, brain development, infectious disease, and environmental sustainability. This course fulfills General Education Area A — Natural Science. 3 units. No prerequisites. See Catalog for Extended Description.
Cost:
$1,120
ENG-101
English Composition
Units: 3
Hours: 45 direct + 90 independent = 135 total Term: 5 weeks (accelerated)
Modality: Pure Asynchronous Distance Education (Online)
Max ratio: 1:20 on-campus · 1:40 distance education
This course introduces students to college-level academic writing and research. Students develop rhetorical and analytical skills through extensive practice with the writing process prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing and through engagement with multiple rhetorical strategies including narration, description, analysis, comparison, and argumentation. Students learn to evaluate sources, integrate research effectively, and document sources using MLA style. The course culminates in a thesis-driven research paper that demonstrates mastery of academic writing conventions, critical thinking, and information literacy. This course fulfills the General Education Area D1 (Written Composition) requirement within the Associate of Science Degree Program at Theoria Technical College. Per the AS in ECE GE Area mapping, ENG-101 also satisfies the Area H (Reading Competency) requirement when passed with a grade of "C" or higher. Students who earn a grade below "C" must retake the course to fulfill the Area H requirement. The course aligns with ACCJC standards for college-level written communication.
Cost:
$1,120
HLTH-101
Health Science
Units: 3
Hours: 45 direct + 90 independent = 135 total Term: 5 weeks (accelerated)
Modality: Pure Asynchronous Distance Education (Online)
Max ratio: 1:20 on-campus · 1:40 distance education
This course introduces students to the foundations of personal and community health. Students explore physical, emotional, social, and environmental dimensions of wellness — including nutrition, exercise, stress management, relationships, addiction, disease prevention, and mental health. Topics also address health behavior change, the impact of culture and socioeconomic factors on health outcomes, and the importance of health disparities and equity. Through self-assessment journals, health-application assignments, and a culminating personal wellness plan, students learn to evaluate their own lifestyle choices and design realistic plans for personal and community health improvement. This course fulfills the General Education Area E (Healthful Living and Self-Development) requirement within the Associate of Science Degree Program at Theoria Technical College and supports the development of personal wellness, critical thinking, and applied academic skills consistent with institutional and ACCJC standards.
Cost:
$1,120
COMM-101
Workplace Communication
Units: 3
Hours: 45 direct + 90 independent = 135 total Term: 5 weeks (accelerated)
Modality: Pure Asynchronous Distance Education (Online)
Max ratio: 1:20 on-campus · 1:40 distance education
This course develops the professional communication skills students need for successful careers in early childhood education and the broader workplace. Students practice writing clear, concise, audience-aware professional messages emails, memos, letters, short reports, employment documents as well as planning and delivering oral presentations. Topics include the writing process, digital etiquette, visual communication, intercultural communication, and team collaboration. Students learn to apply effective communication strategies across the diverse formats and audiences they will encounter in early childhood settings, family partnerships, and professional networks. This course fulfills the General Education Area D2 (Communication) requirement within the Associate of Science Degree Program at Theoria Technical College and supports the development of professional communication, critical thinking, and intercultural competence consistent with institutional and ACCJC standards.
Cost:
$1,120
HIS-101
U.S. History
Units: 3
Hours: 45 direct + 90 independent = 135 total Term: 5 weeks (accelerated)
Modality: Pure Asynchronous Distance Education (Online)
Max ratio: 1:20 on-campus · 1:40 distance education
The fabric of American history is distinguished by many major threads territorial growth and expansion, the rise of the middle class, generations of technological innovation and economic development, and ongoing U.S. engagement with the wider world. This course incorporates these traditional narratives into a fresh interpretation of American history, one that includes the stories of diverse groups of people, explores expanding notions of American identity, and employs a rich mix of history and analysis. The course covers the period from the First Founders through 1877, including the colonial era, the American Revolution, the early republic, westward expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course fulfills the General Education Area B1 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) requirement within the Associate of Science Degree Program at Theoria Technical College and supports the development of critical thinking, cultural awareness, and applied academic skills consistent with institutional and ACCJC standards.
Cost:
$1,120
SOC-101
Introduction to Sociology
Units: 3
Hours: 45 direct + 90 independent = 135 total Term: 5 weeks (accelerated)
Modality: Pure Asynchronous Distance Education (Online)
Max ratio: 1:20 on-campus · 1:40 distance education
This course introduces students to the discipline of sociology the systematic study of social behavior, social institutions, and the patterns of inequality and change that shape contemporary societies. Students explore key sociological concepts, theories (functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism), and research methods. Topics include culture, socialization, deviance, stratification by class, race, ethnicity, and gender, social institutions (family, education, religion, economy), globalization, and social change. Through case studies, applied analysis, and a culminating research project, students develop the "sociological imagination" the ability to connect personal experiences to broader social forces. This course fulfills the General Education Area B2 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) requirement within the Associate of Science Degree Program at Theoria Technical College and supports the development of critical thinking, cultural awareness, and applied academic skills consistent with institutional and ACCJC standards.
Cost:
$1,120
ETHN-101
ETHN-101 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Units: 3
Hours: 45 direct + 90 independent = 135 total Term: 5 weeks (accelerated)
Modality: Pure Asynchronous Distance Education (Online)
Max ratio: 1:20 on-campus · 1:40 distance education
ETHN-101 Ethnic Studies introduces students to the comparative study of race, ethnicity, indigeneity, and intersectionality through the lenses of African American, Native American, Asian American / Pacific Islander, and Latina/o communities in the United States. Drawing on history, sociology, education, and contemporary scholarship, students examine the lived experiences of these communities, the systems of power that have shaped them, and the cultural traditions through which they have resisted, organized, and thrived. The course closes by translating these frameworks into culturally responsive practice for the early childhood education classroom, equipping future educators to serve diverse children, families, and communities with humility, ethics, and skill.
Cost:
$1,120
ENG-201
ENG-201 — Children’s Literature
Units: 3
Hours: 45 direct + 90 independent = 135 total Term: 5 weeks (accelerated)
Modality: Pure Asynchronous Distance Education (Online)
Max ratio: 1:20 on-campus · 1:40 DE
ENG-201 Children's Literature is a survey of literature written for children from infancy through early adolescence, with emphasis on literary and visual analysis, evaluation criteria, genre study, diverse and global representation, and the use of literature in early childhood and elementary educational settings. Students develop critical reading and aesthetic appreciation skills through close engagement with picture books, poetry, traditional literature, fantasy and science fiction, realistic fiction, and nonfiction. This course fulfills General Education Area C — Humanities. 3 units. No prerequisites. Please see catalog for Extended Description.
Cost:
$1,120
MTH-101
College Math and Algebra
Units: 3
Hours: 45 direct + 90 independent = 135 total Term: 5 weeks (accelerated)
Modality: Pure Asynchronous Distance Education (Online)
Max ratio: 1:20 on-campus · 1:40 distance education
This course provides students with a foundation in college mathematics and introductory algebra through practical, real-world applications. Emphasis is placed on developing mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and confidence in working with numbers. Topics include arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ratios, proportions, and percentages; signed numbers and basic statistics; measurement and units; basic geometry; real numbers and algebraic expressions; linear equations and inequalities; graphing and systems of equations; exponents, polynomials, and factoring; rational expressions; radicals; and quadratic equations. Students will explore how mathematical principles connect to everyday decision-making, professional fields, and various academic disciplines. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate an ability to analyze, solve, and interpret quantitative problems using clear and logical reasoning. This course fulfills the General Education Area G (Math Competency) requirement within the Associate of Science Degree Program at Theoria Technical College and supports the development of critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and applied academic skills consistent with institutional and ACCJC standards.
Cost:
$1,120